Water Damage Repair and Restoration

Flooding in Monroe County has been a recurring problem. Thankfully the flooding is usually nothing more than a few inches of water in the basement in comparison to floods that carry away acres of land and hundreds of homes in other places around the country. However, in recent years the International Joint Commission has decided to adjust the regulation of water flow, leading to different flood patterns and water levels along the lakefront.

In 2017, the entire lake water level was roughly 2 inches higher. This may not seem like a lot of water, but this 2 inches is the culmination of 7,320 square miles, and when the wind blows south in the Winter and Spring, the water can end up flooding the natural watershed around the lake, which stretches up to 24,720 square miles. That's not an easy area to avoid. As the International Joint Commission continues their plans for controlled water damage Monroe County and other lakefront inhabitants can expect increased flooding for the next few years to come.

SERVPRO of NW Monroe County is anticipating increases in unfortunate flooding, and likely an increase in the rate of occurrences, but we'll be ready!

Sources: 

https://www.newyorkupstate.com/news/2019/02/ijc-doing-all-it-can-to-lower-lake-ontarios-water-level-during-storm.html

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2018/02/27/lake-ontario-flooding-monroe-county-gets-1-5-million-fixes/377936002/

http://sciencenorth.ca/mysteriesofthegreatlakes/index.aspx?id=1269

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Locally Owned Company with National Resources

As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of West Monroe County is strategically located to respond quickly to your water or flood damage event. When a major flooding event occurs, we can call upon our national network of 2270 SERVPRO Franchises and special Disaster Recovery Teams if we need additional resources or personnel.

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Why Choose SERVPRO of West Monroe County?

fast response to water damage

We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster

When water damage strikes, a fast response is critical. Day or night, Rochester residents and business owners can expect us to respond immediately to your water emergency.

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highly trained water damage restoration technicians

We’re Highly Trained Water Damage Specialists

We specialize in water damage restoration, the cornerstone of our business. We have extensive water damage restoration training, and our process emphasizes regular monitoring and documentation of the drying process from beginning to end.

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fast water damage cleanup

We Use Advanced Drying Equipment and Techniques

We invest in the latest technology and equipment because it helps us restore your home more quickly and to minimize cost. This equipment allows us to detect hidden moisture and extract standing water quickly and efficiently. We also utilize professional-strength cleaning, sanitizing, and deodorizing products to cleaning and sanitize the affected water damage area for your comfort and safety.

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Our Water Damage Restoration Process

Every water disaster is different, from the amount of water to the level of contamination of the water. Each scenario requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” water damage emergency.

Step 1: Emergency Contact

Step 2: Inspection and Damage Assessment

Step 3: Water Removal/Water Extraction

Step 4: Drying and Dehumidification

Step 5: Cleaning and Repair

Step 6: Restoration

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